Pandavapura is a Municipality Town in Mandya district in the Indian state of Karnataka.

The name "French Rock" dates back to India's Pre-Independence days, the place was used as the camping ground by the French army, which came to help Tippu Sultan in his war against the British.

After Indian Independence, these rocky hills called as "Kunti Betta" by locals.

There was another smaller hill called "Kauravara betta" on the western side of the town which has been mined out of existence for its stones.

There are a few direct buses (both KSRTC & private) that ply between Bengaluru and Pandavapura.